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I believe that we learn by practice... it is the performance of a dedicated precise set of acts, physical or intellectual, from which come shape of achievement, a sense of one's being, a satisfaction of spirit.

Martha Graham

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Martha Graham
Age: 96 †
Born: 1894
Born: May 11
Died: 1991
Died: April 1
Artist
Ballet Dancer
Ballet Master
Choreographer
Costume Designer
Dancer
Music Pedagogue
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Martha Grehem
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Dedicated
Come
Shapes
Dancer
Believe
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Practice
Performances
Learn
Satisfaction
Ballet
Sense
Dancing
Precise

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I believe one thing: that today is yesterday and tomorrow is today and you can't stop.
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